Cost of Living in Victoria, KS

With a cost of living index of 71, Victoria, KS is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 29% cheaper than the national average and in line with the Kansas state average. Victoria is a small community of 994 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Victoria's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $858 (35% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $164,000 (46% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 2.2x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in Victoria is $76,214, which is 1% higher than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 14% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.